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Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

We are the Wakefield and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From Ackworth we walk over the fields to BADSWORTH, then to Thorpe Audlin and Wentbridge.  Lunch in the Church yard overlooking the famous A1 Viaduct.  Return over the fields alongside the river Went, and past the Quaker School. Some stiles and livestock may be present.
                                                                           

Saturday, 6 July 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We have regular al fresco refreshment stops with lunch approximately half way. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 43898 16518
Nearest postcode:
WF7 7JA
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Start time:
10:15 am

Meet Bell Lane Car Park, Ackworth (near junction with A628) WF7 7JA. Free parking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking